Spain: Self-Guided Holidays and Small Group Walking & Cycling Adventures including Compostela Trail
Traditions of a bygone era are still alive and well in the rustic villages found throughout Spain. Take a cycling holiday in Spain to meander through the quaint villages soaking up the countryside ambience, food and superb wine, while each night relax at the beautiful pensions that define these rural regions. Spain is also a superb destination for walking holidays, follow the ancient pathways, traditional towns and villages to explore along with monasteries as you walk between coasts and through the scenic countryside that is this country’s backbone.
Our range of walking and cycling holidays in Spain taking in the countries most visually stunning and culturally rich region, including Andalusia, Catalonia, Rioja, Cordoba and Segura, the Genal Valley, the Moorish Kingdom of Granada, the Picos de Europa and of course along the Compostela Trail.
The Compostela Trail
Traverse the centuries of time and the borders of Europe on the medieval pilgrim trail of Compostela. In the 9th century,the tomb of the apostel St James was unearthed in Compostela. The site became the focus of a pilgrim trail beginning in France,and crossing northern Spain to Santiago de Compostela. This journey, also known as the ‘Way of St James ’ winds its way across borders, following in the footsteps of thousands of medieval pilgrims through the beautiful Sierras of Navarre and Aragon. The route passes a multitude of churches and monasteries,resembling a travelling museum of Romanesque art. Four stages of this historic trail are included in our self-guided walking programs. Utracks offers several Compostela trail walking holidays in Spain:
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Utracks Europe offers a range of guided and self-guided tours to help you walk your way through Spain on a small group adventure holiday.
Challenging | 8 days
Off the beaten track self guided walk in the Spanish Pyrenees, exploring Ordesa and Monte Perdido National Park, trekking across the Aniscolo Gorge and exploring the medieval town of Ainsa
Challenging | 8 days
Off the beaten track guided walk in the Spanish Pyrenees, exploring Ordesa and Monte Perdido National Park, trekking across the Aniscolo Gorge and exploring the medieval town of Ainsa
moderate | 14 days
A guided walk along the best sections of the Camino across northern Spain
introductory to moderate | 8 days
Explore eastern Andalucia's most inspiring national parks and towns on foot
introductory to moderate | 8 days
A relaxed cycle through the historic region of Catalonia
introductory to moderate | 8 days
A family adventure to explore the coast and countryside of Catalonia by Bike
introductory to moderate | 9 days
A cycling adventure in Catalonia from the Pyrenees to the Mediterranean, including visits to Girona and Barcelona with time to see works of Gaudi and Salvadore Dali
moderate | 11 days
Follow the Compostela Trail from the famous Rioja wine region to the majestic gothic cathedral of Burgos.
moderate | 17 days
An exhilarating hike through northern Spain to the tomb of St James in Santiago de Compostela
moderate | 7 days
Follow the Compostela Trail from the famous Rioja wine region to the majestic gothic cathedral of Burgos.
moderate | 10 days
Experience the 'Way of St James' from the Pyrenees in France to the Rioja region of Spain
moderate | 6 days
An extension of the Camino pilgrimage to the Atlantic coast at Cape Finisterre
moderate | 7 days
Walk the last 110kms of the Compostela Trail to the tomb of St James in Santiago
moderate | 9 days
Experience the humble beauty of the Portuguese Camino de Santiago from Tui
introductory to moderate | 7 days
Cycle the impressive Rioja wine region of northern Spain
introductory to moderate | 15 days
A unique journey to sample both the culinary and walking highlights of the Camino de Santiago in Northern Spain
moderate | 8 days
A remarkable self guided walk in the Andalucian hills
moderate | 8 days
An exhilarating walk in the Alpujarras, through Moorish villages and stunning mountain landscapes
moderate to challenging | 8 days
Cycle through history along the Camino de Santiago
moderate | 8 days
Discover the mountains & valleys of the Alpujarras on foot and walk in the Sierra Nevada. Follow the ancient byways of rural Spain and explore the whitewashed villages and the Moorish heritage.
moderate | 11 days
Experience La Gomera's lush plantations, mountains and whitewashed villages
moderate | 8 days
Experience the lush plantations, mountains and whitewashed villages of exotic La Gomera
moderate to challenging | 15 days
An exhilarating hike through northern Spain to the tomb of St James in Santiago de Compostela
moderate | 8 days
A serendipitous walk in the Sierra de Tramontana in Majorca. Stroll through high mountains, olive grove valleys & sea cliffs. Walk the Camino de Archduke high above the Mediterranean.
introductory to moderate | 8 days
Traverse the finest trails of the Sierra Nevada-Alpujarras National Park and explore Granada
moderate | 9 days
A guided walk along the original pilgrimage trail to Santiago
Introductory | 9 days
Explore on foot the history, traditions and gastronomy of western Andalucia
moderate | 7 days
Discover historic white villages & Moorish forts along the old Smugglers' Trails in the Sierra de Aracena y Picos de Aroche Natural Park southern Spain
moderate | 9 days
Discover historic white villages & Moorish forts along the old Smugglers' Trails in the Sierra de Aracena y Picos de Aroche Natural Park southern Spain
moderate to challenging | 15 days
Year round walking opportunities exploring the mountains and coasts of Spain's most exotic islands
moderate to challenging | 8 days
Discover cloud forests, volcanoes and plantations on this exotic Spanish island
moderate | 8 days
Discover the hidden valleys and soaring peaks of Spain's Picos de Europa
